Invites FB and his sister for a visit to Collingwood, where FB and JH can most easily complete the work of charting the southern stars.
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Invites FB and his sister for a visit to Collingwood, where FB and JH can most easily complete the work of charting the southern stars.
Describes his view of the Great Comet of 1843.
Tells GA about a new comet becoming visible.
Requests on behalf of Richard Taylor, editor of Philosophical Magazine, use of plate from R.S.P.T.
Some comments about photographic processes and about RH's observations of the heavens [see RH's 1843-3-24].
Wishes CH a happy 93rd birthday. Occupied with remodelling the Southern Constellations, which 'are all in confusion;' admits that not everyone will be satisfied with his constellation reforms.
Would be pleased if Francis Baily and W. H. Miller would agree to serve [see GA's 1843-3-9]; believes sufficient remuneration should be provided for these responsibilities, and comments on the desirability of a continuing standards committee.
Further regarding the constellations.
Invitation to come to Collingwood to discuss star arrangements.
Has sent note to the Times about the comet.
Comments on confusion between observing comet and zodiacal light. Extensive comments on various materials used in a photographic process where negatives change to positives over long time.
Zodiacal light is a real phenomenon. Further comments on negative to positive process. Questions whether WT can define one cometary orbit with two observations.
Reports where to observe the comet [Great Comet of 1843] just becoming visible.
Reports where to observe the comet [Great Comet of 1843], its head having now become visible.
Reports observing on 17 March a long, thin cloudy streak that moved with the stars. [P.S. of 18 March concludes the object is a comet [Great Comet of 1843].]
Argues against the view that what JH has taken to be the tail of a comet [Great Comet of 1843] is actually due to the zodiacal light.
Reports that a very prominent comet [Great Comet of 1843] is coming into view.
Gives latest observations of the comet [Great Comet of 1843]. Predicts head will soon be visible.